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Best American Airlines Credit Cards of 2021

Citi is an advertising partner of CreditCards.com. If you’re a regular flyer with American Airlines, you may have noticed that the airline offers many co-branded credit cards with frequent in-flight announcements. However, out of all the cards available, which ones are the best American Airlines credit cards for you? We spoke to travel veterans about […]

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Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved: What’s the Difference? -CreditCards.com

You open your inbox to find it’s full of letters promising you’ve prequalified for a new, low-interest credit card. Or maybe these emails say that you are pre-approved for the latest bonus card from Chase, Discover or Citi. Is there a difference between pre-approval and pre-qualification? And does this mean that lenders will automatically approve […]

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6 Credit Card Habits You Should Be Part of Your Routine

When used with planning and forethought, a credit card can become a truly valuable and useful financial tool in your arsenal. But if you get it wrong (which we all do from time to time), you risk hurting yourself financially. From a tainted credit score to nasty interest and fees, a lack of good credit […]

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How to help your child build credit

All parents do their best to give their children a good start in life. To help them succeed financially, parents can help them build their credit history and good credit habits early on. “The best time to plant an apple tree was 20 years ago,” said Chaim Geller, financial advisor and personal finance expert at […]

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College Student Tax Credits: How to Cut Costs and Get More Back

When you’re in college, taxes are probably one of the last things you think about. After all, why would you worry about taxes if you don’t have a full-time job, right? Well, here’s the thing… Even if you do not have substantial income to report, there may be tax credit or two that you could […]

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Can I use a credit card on Venmo?

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Over 83 million people use Venmo, a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app that lets […]

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Selling Music Like an NFT: What All Newbies Should Know

As an artist, you want as many people as possible to hear your music. With the advent of new technology, there are more ways than ever to distribute your music and reach a wider audience. One way to do this is to sell your music as NFTs. The likes of 3Lau, Kings of Leon, Jacques […]

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How to get pre-approved for a Capital One card

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Capital One offers all types of credit cards for all types of users, […]

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A guide to chasing payback

Rewards credit cards can be a great tool for avid travelers and reward lovers, allowing them to earn (and spend) points and miles on travel and other purchases. However, many incentive programs also provide you with alternative repayment options to give you more flexibility. And when it comes to flexibility, Chase Ultimate Rewards is one […]

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My credit took a hit. How long will it take me to repair it?

Your credit score can affect your financial and personal life in different ways. Your credit score not only determines the types of loan products you qualify for and the interest rates you receive, but it can also affect your job prospects, insurance rates, and even how easy it is for you to rent an apartment. […]

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